Agricultural sector dealt a blow as foot-and-mouth hits KwaZulu-Natal
Outbreak comes on top of avian flu in big centres
30 May 2021 - 19:19
SA’s agricultural sector has been dealt another blow by the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in KwaZulu-Natal.
The agricultural sector is a crucial pillar of SA’s economy contributing about 3% to GDP and responsible for close to 900,000 jobs. The country exports roughly 49% of its agricultural products in value terms...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.